The republic has survived 250 years — now we will decide whether it continues
Opinion>Opinions - Campaign The views expressed by contributors are their own and not the view of The Hill The republic has survived 250 years — now we will decide whether it continues Comments: by William S. Becker, opinion contributor - 05/25/26 8:00 AM ET Comments: Link copied by William S. Becker, opinion contributor - 05/25/26 8:00 AM ET Comments: Link copied Getty Images As we approach the 250th birthday of the American experiment, we are confronted with the greatest threat to its survival since the Civil War.
- ▪Opinion>Opinions - Campaign The views expressed by contributors are their own and not the view of The Hill The republic has survived 250 years — now we will decide whether it continues Comments: by William S.
- ▪Becker, opinion contributor - 05/25/26 8:00 AM ET Comments: Link copied by William S.
- ▪Becker, opinion contributor - 05/25/26 8:00 AM ET Comments: Link copied Getty Images As we approach the 250th birthday of the American experiment, we are confronted with the greatest threat to its survival since the Civil War.
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Opinion>Opinions - Campaign The views expressed by contributors are their own and not the view of The Hill The republic has survived 250 years — now we will decide whether it continues Comments: by William S. Becker, opinion contributor - 05/25/26 8:00 AM ET Comments: Link copied by William S. Becker, opinion contributor - 05/25/26 8:00 AM ET Comments: Link copied Getty Images As we approach the 250th birthday of the American experiment, we are confronted with the greatest threat to its survival since the Civil War. We have all learned what Benjamin Franklin said in 1787 as he left the convention where the Founders signed the Constitution.
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